Healthy at School In-Person & Remote Learning Plan

Family Communication

We’re excited to welcome students and staff back to in-person and remote learning! This document outlines the preventative practices and enhanced mitigation measures being implemented on campus to reduce the possible spread of COVID-19. Strict adherence to these guidelines is required.

Healthy at School In-Person & Remote Learning Plan

Table of Contents

(Click on Topic)

General Health Procedures and Protocols        4

Masks        4

Clean Hands        4

Social Distancing        4

Healthy Habits        4

Family Assurance of Student Health        5

Cleaning Protocols        6

Sick Room        6

What to do before school and what to bring to school        7

Technology        7

Transportation        8

Arrival        9

Bus        9

Car        9

Walkers        9

Student Badges, Metal Detectors & Bag Checks        10

Bell Schedule        10

Class Transitions        11

Hallway Protocols        11

Restrooms        11

Water Breaks        12

Classrooms        12

Instructional Procedures        12

Meal Service        13

Breakfast Plan        13

Lunch Plan        14

Library/Media Center        14

State Assessments        15

Specialized Push-In and/or Pull-Out Services        15

Dismissal/Student Pick-up        15

Bus        15

Parent Pick-up/Car Dismissal/Walker        16

Athletes, ESS, Tech School        16

Extra-curricular and Co-Curricular Activities        16

FCPS Return to Play Guidelines (in conjunction with the KHSAA and KMEA)        16

Parent Responsibilities        16

Player/Participant Responsibilities:        17

Large Group Gatherings        17

Student Sign-Out (during school day)        17

Visitors        18

Communication and Notification Procedures        18

Staff Communication        20

Employee Assurance of Personal Health        20

Supervision Duty        21

Administrative Spaces        21

Cleaning Protocols:        21

Teacher/Classroom Responsibilities        22

Technology        23

Gymnasium        23

In-Person Instructional Plan        23

Contact Tracing: Infection/Exposure/Quarantine        24

Contact Tracing: Attendance and Tracking        25

Safety Procedures and Expectations        25

General Health Procedures and Protocols

Masks 

All students and staff are required to wear a mask (no bandanas or gaiters) at all times while on campus, in the building or on the bus, with the exception of those who have a medical exemption (with the exception of those who have a medical exemption or other documented and approved exemption). All families need to be aware that there could be students in their children’s classroom or on the bus who have a mask exemption. Medical exemptions must be submitted to the school or department head in writing on the official letterhead of the physician, pediatrician or psychologist’s office, and signed by a medical professional. Students and staff should only lower their masks while actively eating or drinking. Masks will be provided for students or staff members who do not have one. The mask must be worn covering the nose and the mouth.

Clean Hands

Frequent hand washing will be expected and encouraged, and hand-cleaning supplies including hand soap, air dryer and hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol will be readily available on buses, in classrooms and throughout the school grounds.

Social Distancing

Stickers are posted on the walkways and hallways to mark a safe distance for transitioning. It is important for all students and staff to practice social distancing while on campus and in the building. The distance we are recommending for campus is 6 feet.

Healthy Habits

Students and staff will be encouraged to avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth, stay home when sick and cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and sanitize or wash hands.

Family Assurance of Student Health

• Prior to sending their children back to campus for the first time, families will be asked to submit a signed “Fayette County Public Schools Family Assurance of Student Health Agreement,” (Appendix D) attesting that they will monitor their child’s health each day and not send them to school if they have a temperature of 100.4° or greater or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
• They will also agree not to send their child to school for at least 10 days if they have been in close physical contact (6 feet or closer for at least 15 minutes) with a person who is known to have COVID-19 or if they have travelled out of the country or to one of the states on the governor’s travel advisory list found at https://govestatus.egov.com/ky-travel-advisory. Students who have a member of their household test positive for COVID-19 should not return to school until they have been released from quarantine by the health department.
• The agreement also advises families that if their child is tested for COVID-19, they cannot return to school until the test results come back negative.
• Before sending their children to school each day, families are expected to attest that their child does not have a fever (defined as a temperature of 100.4°F or greater) and has not exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 48 hours.Before sending their children to school each day, families are expected to attest that their child does not have a fever (defined as a temperature of 100.4°F or greater) and has not exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 48 hours.

• A “Daily Home Screening for Students” (Appendix E) will be sent home with each family.
• It is advised that families check the temperature of the student at home before leaving for school.

• Families should monitor their child for fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle pain, loss of smell or taste, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. If any of these symptoms are observed the student should not come to school.

• Parent should follow the CDC guidelines and consult with a doctor for further direction.
• Parent should consider a COVID19 test.

• If a student is identified as having a temperature on the bus or at school, the parent will be contacted to pick up the student immediately. The student will be escorted to the sick room to wait for the parent.

• Parent should follow the CDC guidelines and consult with a doctor if flu like symptoms or cold symptoms are present.
• Parent should keep the student home until he/she is free of fever for 24 hours.

• Students testing positive for COVID19 should register with the FCPS COVID reporting system.

• Families should follow the guidance from the FC Health Department.
• When the student is released from isolation by the FC Health Department the student may return to school.

Cleaning Protocols

• Increased cleaning and sanitizing protocols will be implemented in all FCPS classrooms, schools, facilities and buses.
• High-touch surfaces will be cleaned frequently.
• Cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff are already in stock to ensure availability.
• Time for deep cleaning will be built into the school schedule.

Sick Room

• The nurse’s office will remain open for routine student needs, such as dispensing medication.
• The sick room will be in the Wellness Center.
• Students who have a fever or display symptoms of COVID-19 will be supervised by an adult in the Wellness Center. Families will be contacted to come pick-up their children as soon as possible.
• Parent/guardian will go to the front of the building (vestibule) to complete the checkout process. Staff will then call or radio the Wellness Center to inform them of the student's release. Parent/Guardian will drive around to the 300 doors to pick the student up. Staff will wait until they have visual verification that the student ride has arrived before releasing the student.
• If a parent wants to pick up children in the same household they may choose to do so, it will be an excused absence.

What to do before school and what to bring to school 

Students should bring:

• a mask, (the mask must be worn covering the nose and mouth)
• the school issued Chromebook, make sure to charge the device the night before.
• ID and lanyard will be provided on the first day. Students will be responsible for wearing the ID on the lanyard around the neck while on campus.
• a water bottle. The water fountains will not be available but the water filtering stations will be available.

Technology

Students will be provided a FCPS Chromebook and charging cable when they enroll in BSHS. Unless the Chromebook and charging cable is damaged or lost, no required Chromebook-related fees will be assessed.

• Students and parents will sign a 1:1 Agreement acknowledging the proper use of the device and the potential replacement fines.
• Students will be held responsible for maintaining their individual Chromebooks and keeping them in good working order.
• Students who are experiencing any issue with their Chromebook and/or charging cable need report the issue immediately.
• If a student is experiencing trouble at home, they can call the help desk at (859)381-4410.
• If a student is experiencing trouble at school, they should ask a nearby staff member for help and then report to room 102 if further help is needed.
• The school understands that many students in grades 9-12 may already have a personal device that they use at home for academic purposes. However, those personal devices are not permitted at school.
• It is the student’s responsibility to make sure Chromebooks are charged overnight. Charging in classrooms will not be permitted unless the teacher has set up a designated charging station for students.  If a teacher chooses to set one up in their classroom, students will not be permitted to sit at the charging station with their Chromebook while it is charging.  There are charging stations located in common areas in the school building (Cafeteria, Media Center) for students to use throughout the day.
• Students are asked to bring headphones to school with them to use with their Chromebook if possible.  There will be earbud headsets available to purchase in the Media Center for $2 each. Students are not required to have headphones for schoolwork, however for asynchronous classroom activities that include sound, they are highly recommended to optimize the experience.
• If a student has forgotten his/her Chromebook at home, there will be a limited number of Chromebooks available to check out during the school day in room 102.  By checking out the Chromebook for the day, the student is agreeing to return it by the end of the school day, or he/she will incur a $1 fine per day if it is late, as well as a possible disciplinary referral. Repeated infractions may lead to loss of Chromebook daily checkout privilege.

For the complete 1:1 Technology Plan for Students and Families, please visit: http://bit.ly/bshs1to1forfamilies 

Transportation

All families who can transport their children to school are strongly encouraged to do so to help reduce the number of students on each bus.

• Families are encouraged to monitor bus stops to encourage students to maintain social distancing and mask wearing.
• Buses that have monitors will screen student temperatures as they board the bus. If there is not a bus monitor, then a red sign will be placed in the bus window to alert school staff and students will have their temperature taken by school staff upon arrival.
• Students with a fever will sit in a designated section on the bus and exit the bus first. Upon arrival at school, students’ temperature will be taken again. Upon verification of fever at school, family will be called to pick up the child. Students with a fever will wait in the sick room until their family arrives to take them home.
• Hand sanitizer will be provided as students enter and exit the bus.
• All students K-12 and staff are required to wear a mask at all times while on the bus, with the exception of those who have a medical or ARC-directed exemption. Detailed mask and PPE guidance and protocols are provided in Appendix B.
• Masks will be provided for students or staff members who do not have one.
• Students who have a medical or ARC-directed exemption for wearing a mask will be assigned seating at the front of the bus.
• Buses will be loaded from the back to the front, and unloaded from the front to the back.
• Buses will be sanitized between routes and at the end of the day.

Arrival

Anyone who enters the building will have to go through the Thermal Imaging Cameras which will be set up in the 500 area and front foyer.  

Bus        

• Busses will unload in the bus lot. A staff member will unload buses one at a time to allow for appropriate social distancing and allow students who have been identified to have a fever or other COVID-19 symptoms to be escorted to the sick room (Wellness Center) to await their ride home. These students will be screened via handheld metal detector (wand).
• All students (regardless if temperature is taken by bus monitor) will proceed to the 500 doors and will go through the screening conducted at that location. Staff will instruct students which doors to enter based on lines and the need to maintain appropriate social distance.  
• Students will be reminded to keep their mask and badge on and maintain appropriate social distance (verbal cues, stickers on sidewalks and hallway floors, and signage) as they wait outside and as they enter the building. The staff member monitoring this will have disposable masks available for students without masks.  

Car                 

• Car riders (regardless of drop off location) will enter via the front doors or 500 hallway.
• Students will be reminded to keep their mask and badge on and maintain appropriate social distance (verbal cues, stickers on sidewalks and hallway floors, and signage) as they enter the building. The staff member monitoring this will have disposable masks available for students without masks.  

Walkers                 

• Walkers will enter via the front doors and 500 hallway.
• Students will be reminded to keep their mask and badge on and maintain appropriate social distance (verbal cues, stickers on sidewalks and hallway floors, and signage) as they enter the building. The staff member monitoring this will have disposable masks available for students without masks.   

Student Badges, Metal Detectors & Bag Checks

• Students without badges will report to the Wellness Center before proceeding to metal detectors.
• There will be staff outside the front doors and 500 hallway checking for badges and masks, they will direct any student without a badge to the 500 side of the building.  

• All students will enter via the front doors or 500 hallways and will proceed to metal detectors after passing through the temperature screening area.  

• Students will need to place all belongings in their backpack (phone, Chromebook, books, all belongings should be placed in the backpack)

• Students should not bring to school anything identified as a dangerous instrument or weapon as written in the FCPS code of conduct

• Students will approach the metal detector and place their belongings on the table. The safety ambassador will check the belongings and motion the student through the metal detector.
• Students are not permitted to gather in the halls.
• Students will take their belongings and proceed to the cafeteria for breakfast or directly to FLEX/Advisory.
• Students will remain in FLEX/Advisory for the entire time.  

Bell Schedule

• While students and staff are on campus, all Safety Expectations and Best Practices for Kentucky Schools will be followed, including social distancing, temperature checks, and mask requirements.
• All students are to report to FLEX/Advisory immediately after entering the building or after getting breakfast (optional) in the cafeteria.
• Schedule

• Advisory/FLEX        8:25 - 9:05
• 1st Block                 9:10 - 10:30
• 2nd Block                10:35 - 11:55
• 3rd Block                12:00 - 1:50

• 1st Lunch        11:58 - 12:18
• 2nd Lunch        12:21 - 12:41
• 3rd Lunch        12:44 - 1:04
• 4th Lunch        1:07 - 1:27
• 5th Lunch        1:30 - 1:50

• 4th Block                1:55 - 3:15

Class Transitions

• Students will have 5 minutes between classes (except for lunch).
• Students will be expected to go directly to the next class without stopping to socialize and gather in the halls.
• Lockers will not be available for students so they should take all belongings with them.

Hallway Protocols

• All students K-12 and staff are required to wear a mask at all times, with the exception of those who have a medical or ARC-directed exemption. Detailed mask and PPE guidance and protocols are provided in Appendix B.
• School hallways are marked with floor stickers to designate social distancing requirements.

• Students will walk on the right side of the hallways/stairs and maintain social distancing (stickers on floors, verbal cues, signage).        

Students and staff will maintain a social distance of 6 feet in hallways during arrival, transitions, and dismissal.  Floors will be marked to indicate safe distancing. Student and staff traffic flow will follow directions of floor stickers/arrows. Signs will be posted indicating direction of traffic and social distancing reminders.

Restrooms

• All students K-12 and staff are required to wear a mask at all times, with the exception of those who have a medical or ARC-directed exemption. Detailed mask guidance and protocols are provided in Appendix B.
• Signage will be placed in bathrooms illustrating proper handwashing techniques and marking appropriate social distancing.
• Facilities will be cleaned and disinfected every 30 minutes. Staff members will follow proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures and document completion.

Water Breaks

• Water fountains and bottle filling stations will be cleaned and sanitized frequently throughout the school day.
• Students and staff will not be allowed to drink directly from water fountains.
• Students will be allowed to bring individual reusable water bottles from home.
• Students may fill their water bottle at bottle filling stations.
• Each student will be given one reusable water bottle to be labeled with their name

        
Classrooms

• Student seats will be spaced as far apart as possible.
• All students will have access to individual supplies to eliminate sharing of materials.
• Students will all face the same way.  
• Students will have assigned seats.
• Specific procedures will be outlined for each content area regarding labs, physical education, foods and business classes, art, music, drama, theater, and other classes that require movement and sharing materials.

Instructional Procedures

• Teachers will continue to use Canvas as their primary instructional platform and home base for remote learning and in person learning.

• Teachers will post information for the week on the Canvas home page by Sunday evening.
• Assignments will be posted on the modules section of Canvas.
• All assignments should be turned in electronically in Canvas. We will not collect paper/pencil assignments due to safety precautions.

• Remote learning:

• Students will view recorded lessons/resources and complete instructional activities on Canvas following the class calendar.
• Students on remote learning will not have regular zoom in person meetings but if students have questions they may contact the teacher.
• Students will have access to teachers throughout the day for additional support (may not be your student’s teacher).
• We recommend that remote learning students continue to follow the class schedule they have been using all year, even though instruction will not be live. Students need to stay in the daily routine and the structure will encourage them to give their classes adequate time and attention.

• In-person and remote will include:

• Attendance will be taken based on district/state guidelines.
• Standards based learning target and success criteria
• High-yield instructional strategies
• The option to view recorded lessons, labs, PowerPoints and other instructional resources posted.
• Formative/summative assessments
• Dual credit and AP will continue to follow the curriculum for their programs and dual credit will follow the college curriculum.

Meal Service

• Students should wash and/or sanitize their hands before and after meal service.
• Surfaces will be disinfected regularly.
• Child nutrition staff follow standard operating procedures regarding food safety and COVID-19 safety procedures (including masks, social distancing, plexiglass barriers, and additional disinfecting of surface and high contact areas).
• Breakfasts and lunches will be single serve meals, with disposable containers and plastic ware.
• Self-service food stations and condiment stations will be removed.

Breakfast Plan

• Students eating breakfast will pick up their breakfast in the cafeteria and then proceed directly to FLEX/advisory.

• Students are not permitted to eat in the hallways or other common areas.  
• Students will social distance in the lines.  
• Students will have access to hand sanitizer.

Lunch Plan

• Students will be spaced out to the extent possible in the cafeteria and overflow areas.
• Students will be allowed to sit at any numbered seat using the scan/QR system.  
• Students are expected to scan the code, complete the form and stay in their numbered seats until lunch is over.  
• Students will stay at their assigned seats until lunch is over.
• Custodial crew will sanitize surfaces after each lunch.

Expectations for students during lunch:

• Students will be dismissed by class to the cafeteria during the assigned time.
• Students are not permitted to eat lunch in the classroom.
• Students will social distance in the lines.
• Students will select a seat and remain in that seat during the entire lunch period.  
• Students will be required to log their seat number each day using a QR code, this is imperative for contact tracing.
• Students will keep their mask on until seated, and wear the mask when transitioning to the trash, restroom or exit.
• Students will discard trash in the designated locations.
• Trash cans will be located in several locations.
• Students will have access to hand sanitizer.
• Students will not line up at the door.

Library/Media Center

• BSHS will follow the COVID-19 Considerations for Reopening Schools – Library Media Center guidance (Appendix M):
• Students will not be allowed to enter the library outside of class time.
• If teachers need access to the Media Specialist or materials they will make an appointment for the Media Specialist to come to their room.
• Students and Staff will use the Destiny Discover online tool or the LitFix form to request books and materials. They will then be given these materials by the Media Specialist at the requested time.
• Library cleaning and sanitation requirements will be the same as Classroom requirements per all FCPS and KDE reopening guidelines.
• Materials will be held out of circulation for seven days to allow for disinfection per American Library Association guidelines.
• Media centers may, at school discretion, allow students to use computer stations provided they are supervised and sanitized between each user.

State Assessments 

Standardized Testing—State Required and National Assessments (ACT, KPREP, PSAT, ACCESS for EL, etc.)

• State-required standardized tests will be administered upon approval by KDE and the FCPS Department of Assessment Literacy.

Specialized Push-In and/or Pull-Out Services

• Students will continue to have related services for special education, intervention, gifted and talented, English learners and other support.
• Related service providers will wear a mask and social distance while providing the service.

Dismissal/Student Pick-up

Bus   

• All families who can transport their children from school are strongly encouraged to do so to help reduce the number of students on each bus.
• Hand sanitizer will be provided as students enter and exit the bus.
• Students who have a medical exemption for wearing a mask will be assigned seating at the front of the bus.
• Buses will be loaded from the back to the front, and unloaded from the front to the back.
• Buses will be sanitized between routes and at the end of the day.  

Parent Pick-up/Car Dismissal/Walker    

• Dismissal procedures will begin early to stagger movement and spacing of students.
• Students will be dismissed by zones.

• Zone 1: Rooms 301-522 (including the gymnasium)
• Zone 2: Rooms 102-134
• Zone 3: Rooms 135-180 (including the media center/library)
• Zone 4: Rooms 201-234
• Zone 5: Rooms 235-291

Athletes, ESS, Tech School     

• Student athletes will report to a designated area in the gym until their practice time.
• Students who leave the building after school will not be permitted to reenter.
• No tech students are allowed in the building once they get off their end of day tech bus.  Students will proceed to their bus, car or walk home.  
• No in-person ESS will be offered until April. Please continue to access virtual ESS from home.

Extra-curricular and Co-Curricular Activities

Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities will be held in accordance with guidelines from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, Kentucky Music Education Association, and other governing bodies or state health guidance.

FCPS Return to Play Guidelines (in conjunction with the KHSAA and KMEA)

Parent Responsibilities 

• Ensure that their child(ren) are healthy and monitored, as well as check their student(s) temperature daily to protect all athletes/participants/students and staff.
• Provide a full bottle of water for each school-sponsored activity.
• Carpooling with other teammates is discouraged.
• Adhere to social distance requirements based on state and local health official guidelines. Entering the school sponsored activity (practice, game, meeting, etc.) area or assisting the coach/director with equipment prior to or at the conclusion of all school-sponsored events is strictly prohibited.
• Clean and sanitize student(s) clothing by regular washing at the conclusion of every school-sponsored activity.
• Sanitize all equipment/instruments (e.g. cleats, ball, etc.) prior to and at the conclusion of every school sponsored activity.
• Immediately inform the coach/director if their child becomes ill for any reason.
• Ensure that their student is equipped with sanitizing agents/products for use on their person at all times.

Player/Participant Responsibilities:

• Temperature readings should be taken and recorded daily.
• Thorough hand washing shall take place prior to and at the conclusion of every school-sponsored activity.
• Bring personal water bottles to every school-sponsored activity.
• Bring hand sanitizer to every school-sponsored activity for personal use.
• Wear facemask prior to and immediately at the conclusion of all school-sponsored activities.
• Do not touch or share anyone else’s personal equipment, water, snack or equipment/garment bag.
• Practice social distancing by placing equipment and equipment/garment bags at least 6 feet apart.
• Wash and sanitize all equipment prior to and at the conclusion of all school-sponsored activity.
• Refrain from group celebrations, including high-fives, hugs, handshakes, or any physical contact that breaks social distancing practice

Large Group Gatherings

• Assemblies, pep rallies, field trips and other group gatherings will not be permitted at this time.
• Clubs will meet virtually after school hours
• All meetings will continue to be virtually through ZOOM (ARC meetings, 504 meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, SBDM meetings)

Student Sign-Out (during school day)

• Parent/Guardian will enter the front doors and wait in their vehicle after completing the sign out process.
• ID is required
• If a student is in the sick room the parent will be asked to pick the student up from the 300 doors after the check-out process has been completed. Staff in the vestibule will call the sick room to let them know the student is being picked up.

All students signing out for other reasons will wait in classrooms and wait to be called by the attendance clerk/staff. No students will be permitted to wait in the front office/hallway/vestibule.

Visitors

• To ensure the health and safety of students and staff, entry points to buildings will be restricted and access to schools will be limited to students and staff as much as possible.
• Special programs or activities that invite visitors into the building will not be permitted. This does not include athletic events.
• All visitors must enter via the front doors, complete the check in process, have their temperature checked and pass through metal detector screening.

Registrar

• New student enrollments are being processed virtually to decrease in-person traffic in our schools. Families can visit our new student enrollment webpage at: https://www.fcps.net/Page/13766 for a list of required items for enrollment at Bryan Station High School and to access the FCPS online enrollment link.

• Complete the online enrollment (OLR) and upload all required enrollment documents to the online application. If you have court documents, school records or other documents that cannot be uploaded to the application, please email your OLR confirmation # and copies of additional enrollment documents to tracy.bates@fayette.kyschools.us . If you have questions about enrollment, please contact Amy Sommer or Tracy Bates at 859-381-3308 Ext 2046 or by email: amy.sommer@fayette.kyschools.us  or tracy.bates@fayette.kyschools.us. Registrar’s Office Fax #: 859-381-3331.

Communication and Notification Procedures

• Families and employees are required to notify FCPS if their student tests positive for COVID-19, in accordance with Kentucky Emergency Administrative Regulation 902 KAR 2:220E. (See Appendix S) To report a positive case, families should call 859-381-FCPS (3277), email covid19@fayette.kyschools.us or visit www.fcps.net/covid19.
• School and district leaders will work in consultation with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department to conduct contact tracing – a process of identifying and analyzing the interactions the individual who tests positive has had with others to assess the potential risk to our school community – and identify individuals who need to quarantine as a result of school-related interactions. All FCPS students and employees must cooperate with school and public health officials during this process. (See Appendix R)
• The school or district will notify anyone identified as a close contact of a staff or student who tests positive for COVID-19 by phone and instruct them to quarantine for 10 days from the time they last interacted with the individual. A written communication will be sent as a follow up. (Sample talking points and communications can be found in Appendix R)
• After close contacts have been notified, all staff and families at the school will receive a written notification from the school or district in multiple languages appropriate for the student population. (Sample communications can be found in Appendix R)
• Every effort will be made to maintain the confidentiality of individuals testing positive for COVID-19. It is important to note, however, that during a worldwide pandemic of this highly contagious virus, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department requires us to notify people who have been in close contact with the infected person.
• Fayette County Public Schools will follow all state requirements to report the number of students and school personnel reporting a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. (See Appendix R)

• While committed to maintaining the confidentiality of students and staff, we will make every effort to be transparent regarding all COVID-19 related matters. 

Healthy at School In-Person & Remote Learning Plan

Staff Communication

Employee Assurance of Personal Health

• All staff will be asked to submit a signed “Fayette County Public Schools Employee Assurance of Personal Health Agreement” (Appendix C) attesting that they will monitor their health each day and not come to work if they have a temperature of 100.4° or greater or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
• They will also agree not to be on any FCPS property for at least 10 days if they have been in close physical contact (6 feet or closer for at least 15 minutes) with a person who is known to have COVID-19 or if they have travelled out of the country or to one of the states on the governor’s travel advisory list found at https://govstatus.egov.com/ky-travel-advisory. Employees who have a member of their household test positive for COVID-19 should not return to work until they have been released from quarantine by the health department.
• Before coming to work each day, employees are expected to attest that they do not have a fever (defined as a temperature of 100.4°F or greater) and have not exhibited symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 48 hours. Staff can use the “Daily Home Screening for Employees” document for reference. (Appendix F)

Social Distancing:

• Everyone – employees, students, contractors and visitors – should attempt to maintain at least six feet of space between themselves and others whenever possible. This mitigation measure is known as social distancing and will be supported by modifications in hallway traffic patterns and furniture placement. If the physical space in the school does not allow for spacing students’ desks 6 feet apart, desks will be arranged to leave as much space as possible between desks. All desks will be arranged so students’ seats face the same direction. Hallway traffic patterns for class changes, arrival and dismissal will be modified to maximize physical distancing. Floors will be marked to indicate safe distancing. Students will remain six feet apart or as much as possible in line, in the hallways, in common areas, in classrooms and on school buses.
  

Staff Arrival Procedures:

• Guidance on Safety Expectations and Best Practices for Kentucky Schools (K-12) (Appendix A) 

• All staff will be asked to submit a signed “Fayette County Public Schools Employee Assurance of Personal Health Agreement” (Appendix C) attesting that they will monitor their health each day and not come to work if they have a temperature of 100.4° or greater or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
• Staff members will enter the building and will be at his/her designated post by designated time.  
• If a staff member is not able to take his or her temperature at home, they must enter through the front doors and he/she will utilize the thermometers available at the front doors.
• If a staff member is unable to report to work they will follow the protocol for obtaining a substitute. If it is past the Frontline/AESOP cut-off time they will contact Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Dailey and their immediate supervisor.

Supervision Duty

• Staff will perform specific morning duties to facilitate the implementation of the morning arrival plan.  Staff will be at their supervision post by designated time.  

Administrative Spaces

• The use of masks is a safety expectation for all students K-12, staff and visitors at all times, with the exception of those who have a medical or ARC-directed exemption. Detailed mask and PPE guidance and protocols are provided in Appendix B.
• Floors will be marked for social distancing.
• Plexiglass barriers will be installed in the reception area; this does not change the requirement that office staff wear a mask.
• Hand sanitizer will be available in the reception area.
• Work spaces will be at least six feet apart or employees will stagger work times to ensure proper distancing.
• If workstations are shared or individuals relieve co-workers to provide breaks, areas will be sanitized between uses, including keyboards, computer screens, telephones, and writing utensils.
• Meetings should be held virtually if at all possible. If face-to-face meetings must take place, they should be held in large areas with good ventilation where social distancing can be maximized and sharing of materials or supplies is discouraged.

Cleaning Protocols:

• Increased cleaning and sanitizing protocols will be implemented in all FCPS classrooms, schools, facilities and buses in accordance with district procedures.
• High-touch surfaces will be cleaned frequently.
• Time for deep cleaning will be built into the school schedule.
• Cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff are already in stock to ensure availability. The Fayette County Public Schools Guidance on Masks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) outlines role-specific recommendations for staff.
• Schools should use the warehouse ordering system to request needed cleaning supplies and PPE, which will be delivered to their school.
• Daily cleaning and disinfection of classrooms, gymnasiums, restrooms, locker rooms, cafeteria seating and other facilities is critical to preventing the spread of all illness, including COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal influenza. Special attention should be given to high touch areas, such as water fountains, doorknobs, light switches, desks, computers, phones, toilets, faucets, sinks, handrails, etc. It is recommended that high touch surfaces be cleaned and disinfected frequently.
• All staff should be trained on cleaning protocols that include cleaning first then disinfecting and adhering to time on contact requirements in accordance with district provided, EPA approved disinfectants. If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
• For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floors and drapes, remove visible contamination if present and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. Victory sprayers may also be used.
• Teachers and administrative staff should assist janitorial staff by routinely disinfecting frequently touched items in the classroom/office such as desks, doorknobs, crafting equipment, pencil sharpeners, staplers, markers, and white boards.
• Special Education classroom teachers must ensure guidance specific to special education classrooms is followed.
• Disinfectants and cleaning materials kept in classrooms and areas accessible to students are required to be kept out of the reach of students and locked, depending on the chemical label and the age group of the students in the classroom.
• Custodial staff must wear disposable gloves for all tasks in the cleaning process, including handling trash. Gloves should be compatible with the disinfectant products being used. Gloves should be removed carefully to avoid contamination of the wearer and the surrounding area. Be sure to clean hands after removing gloves.
• Additional PPE might be required based on the cleaning/disinfectant products used and whether there is a risk of splash.
• All areas where cleaning supplies and toxic items are stored must be kept locked, including janitor closets. All bottles containing toxics/liquids must be clearly labeled.

Teacher/Classroom Responsibilities

• Teachers will have students line up in classroom 3-5 minutes before the bell rings.
• Teachers will spray all desks/surfaces.

Technology

Please see the 1:1 Technology Plan for Teachers and Staff here:bit.ly/bshs1to1forstaff. There is also a 1:1 Technology Quick Reference Guide for Teachers and Staff published here: bit.ly/bshs1to1forstaffquickreference.

Gymnasium

• The use of masks is a safety expectation for all students K-12, staff and visitors at all times, with the exception of those who have a medical or ARC-directed exemption. Masks should be worn by staff at all times and by students except when engaged in strenuous physical activity. Detailed mask and PPE guidance and protocols are provided in Appendix B.
• Locker rooms will be utilized with a limited number of students permitted inside at one time and masks must be worn at all times.
• If the gym is used for physical education instruction, areas for each student will be marked off (e.g., floor tape, floor stickers, poly spots, cones, visual aids, signs) to ensure physical distancing among students and reduce cross contamination.

• Each school will inventory physical education equipment at the school to identify which pieces of equipment can be easily and effectively sanitized. Cloth or porous materials are more difficult to sanitize than vinyl or plastic materials.
• For equipment that will be touched or handled by students, assign each student their own piece of equipment for that class period.
• Teachers will sanitize all equipment between class periods using FCPS approved supplies. Consider cleaning recommendations from manufacturers to ensure equipment is not damaged when cleaning/sanitizing.
• Staff will be properly trained on how to safely apply disinfectant and have access to the appropriate personal protective equipment needed.

In-Person Instructional Plan

Office of Academic Services Instructional Guidance for Return to In-Person Learning document (Appendix H).

• Teachers should maintain a safe distance from students and other adults without compromising instructional practices.

• While challenging, instructional plans should include intentional efforts to provide students with opportunities to collaborate with others. Student discourse can happen at the partner, group, whole class, or student-to-teacher level. Collaborative projects will occur between in-person and remote learners when possible.

Office of Academic Services Instructional Guidance for Return to In-Person Learning document (Appendix H)

Contact Tracing: Infection/Exposure/Quarantine

• Schools are required to follow all district and state isolation, exposure, and quarantine guidelines and protocols, which have been developed in partnership with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. (See Appendix R)
• Isolation: When a patient tests positive for COVID19, they are placed in isolation until their contagion period expires and/or they are capable of returning to normal activities. Individuals who are asymptomatic are typically placed in isolation for at least 10 days. Those showing symptoms will remain in isolation until symptoms resolve. Students and staff may not return to campus until they have been released by a medical professional.
• Exposure: Upon notification of a positive case within a school community, school and district officials will work in consultation with the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department on a case-by-case basis to determine any “close contacts” who may have been exposed to COVID-19. In general, per the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, anyone who is within six feet of a person with COVID-19 for 15 minutes or longer will be considered a close contact, regardless of mask usage.
• Quarantine: If a person has been exposed, or believed to have been exposed, to COVID-19, they are placed in quarantine to see if they develop symptoms. Depending upon duration of exposure and social distancing, there may be times that an entire class or all students who rode on the same bus will be required to quarantine. (See Appendix R)
• Students and staff members who go home after having a temperature of 100.4°F or greater, or displaying symptoms of COVID-19 (Appendix R) may return after being symptom or fever-free for 24 hours without the use of symptom- or fever-reducing medication.

• Students and staff members who have a member of their household test positive for COVID-19 must follow all Lexington-Fayette County Health Department quarantine recommendations and may not return to campus until they have been cleared to do so.

• Student and staff absences due to COVID-19 diagnosis or quarantine requirements will be handled in accordance with district procedures established for these specific circumstances. (See Appendix R)

Contact Tracing: Attendance and Tracking

• To assist with contact tracing, schools should develop protocols to ensure the principal or designee has easy access to the following tools when needed: seating charts, bus manifests. team/club/activity membership lists, emergency contact information for students and staff, documentation of people who moved throughout the building, student and staff schedules, and any other information that could support contact tracing.
• Schools will gather daily attendance and code the reason for student absence. For the 2020-2021 school year, two additional codes have been added by the state to identify students who are “COVID-19 positive” and those who need to “Quarantine” due to exposure.
• School and district leaders will monitor staff and student attendance for trends/patterns of absences for infectious illness that include identification of absences for COVID-19 and Influenza with an ability to compare to usual rates/patterns at individual school site levels. (Appendix R)
• School and district leaders will collaboratively determine when classrooms or the school will switch to NTI: 2DL due to rising absence rates, rates of infectious disease, or quarantines of individual teachers, classrooms or a significant portion of the school.

Safety Procedures and Expectations

• The expectation is for all students and staff to wear a mask, social distance, and follow the temperature check procedures. Students who refuse are endangering the safety of others and cannot remain on campus. Students who refuse to wear a mask, social distance, and/or refuse to have temperature taken will result in consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct.

• Teacher will

• inform the student of the violation
• warn student
• if behavior continues, teacher will submit a referral
• contact administration
• contact parent

• Administrator will follow due process

• Remove the student from the area.
• Conference with the student (recite the expectations and reason for expectations)
• Call the parent
• Temporary SAFE assignment or isolation until arrangements for the student to be picked up by the parent.
• Assign student to remote learning until further notice

• The expectation is for students to wear the ID on the lanyard around the neck while on campus. This is a safety precaution so we know who is supposed to be in the building. Failure to wear the ID on the lanyard around the neck is considered failure to follow directions and will result in consequences.

• Teacher will

• remind student to wear the ID
• contact administration

• Administrator will

• Conference with the student
• Call the parent
• An attempt will be made to get the student to wear the ID and return to class.
• Assign SAFE for the remainder of the block, if the student continues to refuse to wear the ID the student will be assigned remote learning until further notice.

See the FCPS code of conduct for disciplinary consequences and expectations.